[Ti] Tiny TinBook: First Impressions

[John Griffin]

On  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 13:39:04 -0800 Robert Ameeti <robert at ameeti.net> wrote:

> But as we've accepted that a Ti or TiBook is acceptable for a Titanium
> PowerBook, it still escapes me why some have chosen to change the metal to Tin
> which is in no way similar to Aluminum, rather than call it an Al or AlBook.
> Especially as Tin is often thought of as an inferior metal.

But on the other hand Tinbook could be a kind of affectionate moniker!
(Think reverse snobbery here). In fact such a designation could cover all
Powerbooks (titanium and aluminium alike). My suggestion would be to call
this list the <TinBook at lists.themacintoshguy.com> list.

jg